# Doodle Pop! vs Bloom Sort

Doodle Pop! and Bloom Sort both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Doodle Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Bloom Sort's. Doodle Pop! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.5). Bloom Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 128). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Pop! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bloom Sort sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Doodle Pop! against 4.5 for Bloom Sort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloom Sort has 2.8K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Doodle Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Bloom Sort's.

Doodle Pop! ships an update fortnightly, Bloom Sort every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Pop! | Bloom Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-pop/id988390057/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-sort/id6472342841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Edward Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/392060238) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-pop/id988390057)

A fast-paced party game where players tap matching doodles. Challenge yourself to find doubles quickly or team up with friends to achieve higher scores. Perfect for gatherings and can be enjoyed on a big screen via AirPlay.

**Highlights:** Tap matching doodles, Find double doodles, Solo play, Multiplayer with friends, AirPlay support for big screen, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 99 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 1,320,983 hints (and no more ads) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Adorable and cute doodles/artwork
- 🧠 Great for brain training/passing time
- 👍 Simple yet challenging concept
- 💡 Unique game idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Objects off screen
- 🐛 Glitches and errors
- 🐛 Game crashes and data loss
- 🐛 Points not transferred to leaderboard
- 🐛 Duplicate objects not visible

**Reported bugs**

- Objects appear off screen
- Duplicate objects are not visible
- Points not transferred to leaderboard
- Game crashes and data is not saved
- Items appear outside of the screen zone

**Requested features**

- More doodles or theme packs
- Shuffle drawings during the game
- Ability to buy theme packs


### Bloom Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-sort/id6472342841)

Engage in a relaxing merge sorting puzzle game set in a flower shop. Merge petals to create beautiful flowers, collect rewards, and unlock new blooms. Enjoy calming music and train your brain with this addictive puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Merge six similar petals to form a flower, Unlock new flowers, Collect coins and bonuses, Explore colorful flowers, Use numerous boosters, Tap on butterflies for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Remove Ads 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its 30 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Bloom Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Master Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Master Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Super Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Mega Offer | $69.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Mega Offer | $69.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Giant Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Giant Offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its Legendary Offer | $199.99 | one-time |
| Cards Pack Legendary Offer | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Lovely visuals and animations
- 🧠 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🕰 Relaxing and zen-like experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Confusing level progression and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased ad removal not working as expected
- Game progress and purchases not carrying over after reinstall

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- More lenient and rewarding level progression
- Reduced ad frequency or optional ad-free mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Pop! free?

Doodle Pop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bloom Sort free?

Bloom Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Pop! or Bloom Sort?

Doodle Pop! is rated higher. Doodle Pop! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Bloom Sort averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Doodle Pop! or Bloom Sort have ads?

Bloom Sort shows ads; Doodle Pop! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Pop! or Bloom Sort?

Doodle Pop! ships an update fortnightly, and Bloom Sort every 4 days. Most recently, Doodle Pop! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bloom Sort on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*